Dressings and medicated pads for removing skin disorders

Abstract

The present disclosure provides medicated pads, bandages and/or dressings for removing skin disorders, diseases and conditions, such as corns, calluses, blisters, warts, acne, and the like. A medical dressing comprises a first layer having an adhesive surface and a second layer disposed adjacent to the adhesive surface of the first layer and comprising an active agent. The dressing further includes a third layer comprising hydrogel spaced from and at least partially surrounding the second layer. The dressing, the hydrogel and the active agent may be applied to the skin in a single step, resulting in a faster and easier process for the user. The hydrogel layer moisturizes the skin around the affected area, while reducing the amount of pressure applied thereto, thereby providing more comfort for the user.

1 . A dressing comprising:
 a first layer having an adhesive surface;   a second layer comprising an active agent, the second layer being disposed adjacent to the adhesive surface of the first layer; and   a third layer comprising hydrogel spaced from and at least partially surrounding the second layer.   
     
     
         2 . The dressing of  claim 1 , wherein the second layer is spaced from the first layer and the third layer is in contact with the first layer. 
     
     
         3 . The dressing of  claim 1 , wherein the active agent comprises salicylic acid. 
     
     
         4 . The dressing of  claim 1 , wherein the hydrogel comprises water in a percentage of about 10% to about 50% by weight of the third layer. 
     
     
         5 . The dressing of  claim 4 , wherein the percentage is less than about 40%. 
     
     
         6 . The dressing of  claim 4 , wherein the percentage is about 30%. 
     
     
         7 . The dressing of  claim 1 , wherein the third layer further comprises an acrylic based monomer. 
     
     
         8 . The dressing of  claim 1 , wherein the third layer further comprises a filler. 
     
     
         9 . The dressing of  claim 1 , wherein the third layer comprises a first component comprising hydrogel and a second component comprising hydrogel, wherein the first component is spaced from the second component on an opposite side of the second layer. 
     
     
         10 . The dressing of  claim 9 , wherein the first component has substantially the same shape as the second component. 
     
     
         11 . The dressing of  claim 9 , wherein the first component has a first cross-sectional area and the second component has a second cross-sectional area, wherein the first cross-sectional area is larger than the second cross-sectional area. 
     
     
         12 . The dressing of  claim 1 , wherein the outer layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of polyurethane, polyolefin, polyamide, polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The dressing of  claim 1 , further comprising an interlayer between the adhesive surface of the first layer and the second layer, wherein the interlayer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyurethane, polyolefin, polyamide, polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         14 . The dressing of  claim 1 , further comprising a fourth layer removably coupled to the first layer, wherein the second layer is disposed between the first layer and the fourth layer, wherein the second layer contacts the fourth layer and the third layer contacts the first layer and the fourth layer. 
     
     
         15 . The dressing of  claim 14 , wherein the fourth layer comprises a material selected from a group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyurethane, polyolefin, polyamide, polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         16 . The dressing of  claim 1 , further comprising a release tab coupled to the first layer for removing the fourth layer. 
     
     
         17 . The dressing of  claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises a substantially circular disc. 
     
     
         18 . The dressing of  claim 17 , wherein the third layer comprises a first component and a second component spaced from the first component, wherein the first and second components each comprise a semi-annular shape disposed on opposite sides of the second layer. 
     
     
         19 . The dressing of  claim 18 , wherein the first and second components of the third layer each have an arcuate main body with first and second ends, wherein the first end of the first component is spaced from the first end of the second component and the second end of the first component is spaced from the second end of the second component. 
     
     
         20 . A corn remover comprising the dressing of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         21 . A callus remover comprising the dressing of  claim 1 .